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Up Close - Women's Health - September 27, 2012
Women urged to protect health through screenings
Fear of unpleasant results can lead some to avoid getting important tests

Newswise



Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the leading causes of death in women of all ages in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To get ahead of those chronic health issues and possibly prevent them from worsening, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham urge women to get tested for key measures throughout their lives.

In addition to going in for regular medical checkups, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force also...


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